Keyword: Codependency Codependency is a cycle, and there is a way to thrust a branch of reason in between its spokes. Pun-intended, but this is a really effective illustration of the problem’s fix, and that will be explored below. The (bi)cycle of dependency has...
As social media trends grow in popularity, the effect they have on the way young adults handle dating and relationships becomes even more obvious. From internet dating, to social media accounts, to the intricacies of emojis in texting, young adult trends have a heavy...
The majority of clients arrive at ATC having first completed a wilderness therapy program. More often than not these students arrive glowing with a renewed sense of pride, confidence, eagerness and hope in continuing the growth experienced in the powerful container...
Alcoholism is one of the most rampant diseases in America today. While so many assume that those who struggle with it are poor, irresponsible, or just plain reckless, nothing could be further from the truth. Anyone could find themselves affected—even country singing...
Meet Depression, The Most Misdiagnosed Mental Illness In the World Unlike physical illnesses like cancer or diabetes, mental illness is difficult to diagnose. And like the aforementioned physical maladies, mental illness is all too easy to misdiagnose as there are no...
The polls have been cast and the votes have been counted, and the results are in, and we now know exactly how teens and young adults (as well as everyone fitting particular demographics) react to social media. It would probably come as no surprise to anyone that the...
According to money.com over 60% of young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 feel that the American dream for them is unattainable. Of those who still believe that it is possible to attain a comfortable lifestyle in America, most believe that it will take serious...
Most parents envision their child going through the different stages of growth and development until they finally reach young adulthood and head off to college and their own independent life. Unfortunately, the bird does not always successfully emerge from the nest....
Is There “Night Life” in Addiction Recovery? Leaving old habits behind might be challenging and tricky. If you used to mix alcohol with drugs, it can be really uncomfortable to go out again. Can nightlife ever really be the same? If you’re in recovery, you...
Someone brought to my attention recently that February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month, so it’s been on my mind ever since, making me extra aware of the struggles we have with it. I’ve been narrowing my thoughts to a couple things. One, we all struggle with...
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